The Functional Units of the Kidneys Are

Question

The functional units of the kidneys are:
A)renal sinuses.
B)nephrons.
C)renal pyramids.
D)glomeruli.

Accepted Answer

The functional units of the kidneys are the nephrons, which are responsible for filtering and regulating the composition of blood, as well as producing urine. The renal sinuses are spaces within the kidney where blood vessels, nerves, and other structures enter and exit. The renal pyramids are structures within the kidney that contain collecting ducts and tubules. Glomeruli are specialized structures within the nephrons that filter blood. However, while glomeruli are an important component of nephrons, they are not the functional units of the kidneys themselves.